Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 71
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Tyreese Holmes holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,204.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Earl Morris holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,184.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Calvin Tanksley serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,165.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Susan Oberlies serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,162.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Tamiko Pascal works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Tamiko earned $31,152 in 2025.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jessie Ramsey holds the role of Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,114.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Penny Culpepper is a Library/Media Support Parapro at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,098.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Leslie Guler is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $31,079.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Joy Stewart works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Joy earned $31,043 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Hilarys Gonzalez Vargas holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,033.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Wesley Moore holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,033.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Libba Clark is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,987.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Greig Clawson works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Greig earned $30,976 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Sarah Greenleaf is a Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,974.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
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Angela Williams is a Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,932.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Catherine Hall works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Catherine earned $30,860 in 2025.
Library/Media Support Parapro/Columbia County Board of Education
Nancy Schlottke works as a Library/Media Support Parapro for Columbia County Board of Education. Nancy earned $30,827 in 2025.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Stacy Brown serves as a Special Education Paraprofessional - Ages 3 to 5. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,804.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Albert Shelley works as a Special Education Bus Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Albert earned $30,799 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Maria Guevara Hernandez holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,759.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Evelyn Hodges serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,739.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lori Schneider works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Lori earned $30,577 in 2025.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Patrick Shaw works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Patrick earned $30,576 in 2025.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Wanda Fryer holds the role of School Food Service Worker at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,573.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Melissa Jolly holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,515.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Karmon Konczak holds the role of Custodial Personnel at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,489.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
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Jeanna Martin is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,420.
Special Education Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Wanda Smith works as a Special Education Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Wanda earned $30,415 in 2025.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Mildred Cliatt serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,396.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Freeman works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Jennifer earned $30,323 in 2025.
Maintenance Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Meguel Simmonds works as a Maintenance Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Meguel earned $30,307 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Julie Little is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,267.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Cheryl Kershner-Jones works as a School Secretary/Clerk for Columbia County Board of Education. Cheryl earned $30,241 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Shannon Shaffer works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Shannon earned $30,235 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Nelson Hankins is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,232.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Carla Lampkin works as a Special Education Parapro/Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Carla earned $30,218 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Angela Fields is a Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,201.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Tapeka Turner works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Tapeka earned $30,197 in 2025.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Barbara Miller is a Secretary at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $30,115.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Ruth Hampton holds the role of School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,090.